{{tnr}}'''Rubén Hinojosa''' (b. August 20, 1940) is a [[Democratic]] member of the [[U.S. House of Representatives]] from the state of [[Texas]]. Hinojosa represents the 15th congressional district of Texas and was first elected to the House in 1996. He ran for re-election in 2012.

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{{tnr}}'''Rubén Hinojosa''' (b. August 20, 1940 in Edcouch, Texas) is a [[Democratic]] member of the [[U.S. House of Representatives]] from the state of [[Texas]]. Hinojosa represents [[Texas' 15th congressional district]] and was first elected to the House in 1996.

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Based on an analysis of bill sponsorship by ''GovTrack'', Hinojosa is a "[[GovTrack's Political Spectrum & Legislative Leadership ranking|rank-and-file Democrat]]".<ref>[http://www.govtrack.us/congress/members/ruben_hinojosa/400179 ''Gov Track'' "Hinojosa" Accessed May 25, 2012]</ref>

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Hinojosa most recently won re-election on November 6, 2012.<ref>[http://www.politico.com/2012-election/map/#/House/2012/ ''Politico'' "2012 Election Map, Texas"]</ref> On November 15, 2012, Hinojosa was selected as the new chairman of the Congressional Hispanic Caucus.<ref>[http://abcnews.go.com/ABC_Univision/Politics/texas-democrat-hinojosa-elected-congressional-hispanic-caucus-chairman/story?id=17730735#.UKebcoe5-QK ''ABC News'' "Congressional Hispanic Caucus Elects New Chairman," November 15, 2012]</ref>

A ''Washington Post'' investigation in February 2012 revealed that 33 members of [[U.S. Congress|Congress]] helped direct more than $300 million in earmarks to public projects in close proximity to commercial and residential real estate owned by the lawmakers or their family members.<ref>[http://www.washingtonpost.com/investigations/2012/01/12/gIQA97HGvQ_story.html ''Washington Post'' "Congressional earmarks sometimes used to fund projects near lawmakers' properties," February 6, 2012]</ref> According to the report, Hinojosa obtained a $665,000 earmark to help widen a road next to a 3.7-acre commercial property that his family partnership was developing and near the family food processing plant in Mercedes, Texas.<ref>[http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-srv/special/capitol-assets/mapping-the-earmarks/ ''Washington Post'' "Mapping the earmarks," February 6, 2012]</ref>

A ''Washington Post'' investigation in February 2012 revealed that 33 members of [[U.S. Congress|Congress]] helped direct more than $300 million in earmarks to public projects in close proximity to commercial and residential real estate owned by the lawmakers or their family members.<ref>[http://www.washingtonpost.com/investigations/2012/01/12/gIQA97HGvQ_story.html ''Washington Post'' "Congressional earmarks sometimes used to fund projects near lawmakers' properties," February 6, 2012]</ref> According to the report, Hinojosa obtained a $665,000 earmark to help widen a road next to a 3.7-acre commercial property that his family partnership was developing and near the family food processing plant in Mercedes, Texas.<ref>[http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-srv/special/capitol-assets/mapping-the-earmarks/ ''Washington Post'' "Mapping the earmarks," February 6, 2012]</ref>

Hinojosa voted for the fiscal cliff compromise bill, which made permanent most of the Bush tax cuts originally passed in 2001 and 2003 while also raising tax rates on the highest income levels. He was one of 172 Democrats that voted in favor of the bill. The bill was passed in the House by a 257/167 vote on January 1, 2013.<ref>[http://clerk.house.gov/evs/2012/roll659.xml ''U.S. House'' "Roll Call Vote on the Fiscal Cliff" Accessed January 4, 2013.]</ref>

On November 2, 2010, Hinojosa won re-election to the U.S. House of Representatives, defeating Eddie Zamora (R) and Aaron I. Cohn (L).<ref>[http://clerk.house.gov/member_info/electionInfo/2010election.pdf ''U.S. Congress House Clerk'' "Statistics of the Congressional Election of November 2, 2010"]</ref>

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===Full history===

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==Campaign donors==

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Candidates for Congress are required to file up to seven main reports with the [[Federal Election Commission]] during the [[United States Congress elections, 2012|2012 elections season]]. Below are Hinojosa's reports.<ref>[http://query.nictusa.com/cgi-bin/cancomsrs/?_12+H6TX15055 ''Federal Election Commission'' "Rubén Hinojosa's Summary Report," Accessed July 17, 2012]</ref>

Based on an analysis of bill sponsorship by ''GovTrack'', Hinojosa is a "[[GovTrack's Political Spectrum & Legislative Leadership ranking|rank-and-file Democrat]]" as of June 2013.<ref>[http://www.govtrack.us/congress/members/ruben_hinojosa/400179 ''Gov Track'' "Rubén Hinojosa," Accessed June 7 2013]</ref>

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===Lifetime voting record===

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::''See also: [[Lifetime voting records of United States Senators and Representatives]]''

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According to the website ''GovTrack,'' Hinojosa missed 1,055 of 11,058 roll call votes from January 1997 to March 2013. This amounts to 9.5%, which is worse than the median of 2.2% among current congressional representatives as of March 2013.<ref>[http://www.govtrack.us/congress/members/ruben_hinojosa/400179 ''GovTrack,'' "Rubén Hinojosa," Accessed April 2, 2013]</ref>

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===Congressional staff salaries===

::''See also: [[Staff salaries of United States Senators and Representatives]]''

::''See also: [[Staff salaries of United States Senators and Representatives]]''

The website ''Legistorm'' compiles staff salary information for members of Congress. Hinojosa paid his congressional staff a total of $1,070,016 in 2011. Overall, [[Texas]] ranks 27th in average salary for representative staff. The average [[U.S. House of Representatives]] congressional staff was paid $954,912.20 in fiscal year 2011.<ref>[http://www.legistorm.com/member/2801/Rep_Ruben_Hinojosa.html ''LegiStorm'', "Rubén Hinojosa," Accessed September 17, 2012]</ref>

The website ''Legistorm'' compiles staff salary information for members of Congress. Hinojosa paid his congressional staff a total of $1,070,016 in 2011. Overall, [[Texas]] ranks 27th in average salary for representative staff. The average [[U.S. House of Representatives]] congressional staff was paid $954,912.20 in fiscal year 2011.<ref>[http://www.legistorm.com/member/2801/Rep_Ruben_Hinojosa.html ''LegiStorm'', "Rubén Hinojosa," Accessed September 17, 2012]</ref>

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===Net worth===

===Net worth===

:: ''See also: [[Net Worth of United States Senators and Representatives]]''

:: ''See also: [[Net Worth of United States Senators and Representatives]]''

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Based on congressional financial disclosure forms and calculations made available by ''OpenSecrets.org - The Center for Responsive Politics'', Hinojosa's net worth as of 2010 was estimated between $-5,110,972 to $109,996 which is lower than the average net worth of Democratic Representatives in 2010 of $4,465,875.<ref>[http://www.opensecrets.org/pfds/CIDsummary.php?CID=N00006008&year=2010 ''OpenSecrets.org'', "Rubén Hinojosa (R-Texas), 2010," Accessed September 17, 2012]</ref>

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====2011====

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Based on congressional financial disclosure forms and calculations made available by ''OpenSecrets.org - The Center for Responsive Politics'', Hinojosa's net worth as of 2011 was estimated between $-5,170,947 to $789,995. That averages to $-2,190,476, which is lower than the average net worth of Democratic House members in 2011 of $5,107,874. His average net worth increased by 12.40% from 2010.<ref>[http://www.opensecrets.org/pfds/CIDsummary.php?CID=N00006008&year=2011 ''OpenSecrets.org'' "Ruben Hinojosa (D-Texas), 2011," accessed February 25, 2013]</ref>

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====2010====

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Based on congressional financial disclosure forms and calculations made available by ''OpenSecrets.org - The Center for Responsive Politics'', Hinojosa's net worth as of 2010 was estimated between $-5,110,972 to $109,996. That averages to $-2,500,488, which is lower than the average net worth of Democratic Representatives in 2010 of $4,465,875.<ref>[http://www.opensecrets.org/pfds/CIDsummary.php?CID=N00006008&year=2010 ''OpenSecrets.org'', "Rubén Hinojosa (R-Texas), 2010," Accessed September 17, 2012]</ref>

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===National Journal vote ratings===

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Each year ''National Journal'' publishes an analysis of how liberally or conservatively each member of congress voted in the previous year. Hinojosa ranked 124th in the liberal rankings among members of the U.S. House.<ref>[http://www.nationaljournal.com/2012-vote-ratings ''National Journal,'' "2012 Congressional Vote Ratings," March 7, 2013]</ref>

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Each year ''National Journal'' publishes an analysis of how liberally or conservatively each member of congress voted in the previous year. Hinojosa ranked 137th in the liberal rankings among members of the U.S. House.<ref>[http://www.nationaljournal.com/voteratings2011/searchable-vote-ratings-tables-house-20120223 ''National Journal,'' "Searchable Vote Ratings Tables: House," February 23, 2012]</ref>

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Hinojosa is married to Martha Lopez Hinojosa and has five children.<ref name="bio">[http://hinojosa.house.gov/about/biography-of-congressman-ruben-hinojosa.shtml ''Official House website'' "Biography," Accessed October 27, 2011]</ref>

Hinojosa is married to Martha Lopez Hinojosa and has five children.<ref name="bio">[http://hinojosa.house.gov/about/biography-of-congressman-ruben-hinojosa.shtml ''Official House website'' "Biography," Accessed October 27, 2011]</ref>

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==Recent news==

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Hinojosa most recently won re-election on November 6, 2012.[1] On November 15, 2012, Hinojosa was selected as the new chairman of the Congressional Hispanic Caucus.[2]

Based on analysis of multiple outside rankings, Hinojosa is an average Democratic member of Congress, meaning he will vote with the Democratic Party on the majority of bills.

Biography

After earning his bachelor's from the University of Texas, Hinojosa worked as an executive in a family-owned food business. He also earned his M.B.A. from University of Texas-Pan America and went on to be adjunct professor there.[3]

Career

1974-1984: Texas state board of education

1993-1996: Chairman of the Board of South Texas Community College for Hidalgo and Starr Counties, TX

Issues

Earmarks

A Washington Post investigation in February 2012 revealed that 33 members of Congress helped direct more than $300 million in earmarks to public projects in close proximity to commercial and residential real estate owned by the lawmakers or their family members.[6] According to the report, Hinojosa obtained a $665,000 earmark to help widen a road next to a 3.7-acre commercial property that his family partnership was developing and near the family food processing plant in Mercedes, Texas.[7]

Specific votes

Fiscal Cliff

Hinojosa voted for the fiscal cliff compromise bill, which made permanent most of the Bush tax cuts originally passed in 2001 and 2003 while also raising tax rates on the highest income levels. He was one of 172 Democrats that voted in favor of the bill. The bill was passed in the House by a 257/167 vote on January 1, 2013.[9]

Full history

To view the full congressional electoral history for Rubén Hinojosa, click [show] to expand the section.

2010

On November 2, 2010, Ruben Hinojosa won re-election to the United States House. He defeated Eddie Zamora (R) and Aaron Cohn (L) in the general election.[12]

U.S. House, Texas District 15 General Election, 2010

Party

Candidate

Vote %

Votes

Democratic

Ruben Hinojosaincumbent

55.7%

53,546

Republican

Eddie Zamora

41.6%

39,964

Libertarian

Aaron Cohn

2.7%

2,570

Total Votes

96,080

2008

On November 4, 2008, Ruben Hinojosa won re-election to the United States House. He defeated Eddie Zamora (R) and Gricha Raether (L) in the general election.[13]

U.S. House, Texas District 15 General Election, 2008

Party

Candidate

Vote %

Votes

Democratic

Ruben Hinojosaincumbent

65.7%

107,578

Republican

Eddie Zamora

31.9%

52,303

Libertarian

Gricha Raether

2.3%

3,827

Total Votes

163,708

2006

On November 7, 2006, Ruben Hinojosa won re-election to the United States House. He defeated Paul Haring (R) and Eddie Zamora (R) in the general election.[14]

U.S. House, Texas District 15 General Election, 2006

Party

Candidate

Vote %

Votes

Democratic

Ruben Hinojosaincumbent

61.8%

43,236

Republican

Paul Haring

23.7%

16,601

Republican

Eddie Zamora

14.5%

10,150

Total Votes

69,987

2004

On November 2, 2004, Ruben Hinojosa won re-election to the United States House. He defeated Michael Thamm (R) and William Cady (L) in the general election.[15]

U.S. House, Texas District 15 General Election, 2004

Party

Candidate

Vote %

Votes

Democratic

Ruben Hinojosaincumbent

57.8%

96,089

Republican

Michael Thamm

40.8%

67,917

Libertarian

William Cady

1.4%

2,352

Total Votes

166,358

2002

On November 5, 2002, Ruben Hinojosa won re-election to the United States House. He ran unopposed in the general election.[16]

U.S. House, Texas District 15 General Election, 2002

Party

Candidate

Vote %

Votes

Democratic

Ruben Hinojosaincumbent

100%

66,311

Total Votes

66,311

2000

On November 7, 2000, Ruben Hinojosa won re-election to the United States House. He defeated Frank Jones (L) and Israel Cantu (Write-in) in the general election.[17]

U.S. House, Texas District 15 General Election, 2000

Party

Candidate

Vote %

Votes

Democratic

Ruben Hinojosaincumbent

88.5%

106,570

Libertarian

Frank Jones

10.9%

13,167

Write-in

Israel Cantu

0.6%

711

Total Votes

120,448

1998

On November 3, 1998, Ruben Hinojosa won re-election to the United States House. He defeated Tom Haughey (R) in the general election.[18]

U.S. House, Texas District 15 General Election, 1998

Party

Candidate

Vote %

Votes

Democratic

Ruben Hinojosaincumbent

58.4%

47,957

Republican

Tom Haughey

41.6%

34,221

Total Votes

82,178

1996

On November 5, 1996, Ruben Hinojosa won election to the United States House. He defeated Tom Haughey (R) and Rob Wofford (Natural Law) in the general election.[19]

U.S. House, Texas District 15 General Election, 1996

Party

Candidate

Vote %

Votes

Democratic

Ruben Hinojosa

62.3%

86,347

Republican

Tom Haughey

36.7%

50,914

Natural Law

Rob Wofford

1%

1,333

Total Votes

138,594

Campaign donors

Comprehensive donor information for Hinojosa is available dating back to 2000. Based on available campaign finance records, Hinojosa raised a total of $3,894,089 during that time period. This information was last updated on March 25, 2013.[20]

Lifetime voting record

According to the website GovTrack, Hinojosa missed 1,055 of 11,058 roll call votes from January 1997 to March 2013. This amounts to 9.5%, which is worse than the median of 2.2% among current congressional representatives as of March 2013.[24]

Congressional staff salaries

The website Legistorm compiles staff salary information for members of Congress. Hinojosa paid his congressional staff a total of $1,070,016 in 2011. Overall, Texas ranks 27th in average salary for representative staff. The average U.S. House of Representatives congressional staff was paid $954,912.20 in fiscal year 2011.[25]

Net worth

2011

Based on congressional financial disclosure forms and calculations made available by OpenSecrets.org - The Center for Responsive Politics, Hinojosa's net worth as of 2011 was estimated between $-5,170,947 to $789,995. That averages to $-2,190,476, which is lower than the average net worth of Democratic House members in 2011 of $5,107,874. His average net worth increased by 12.40% from 2010.[26]

2010

Based on congressional financial disclosure forms and calculations made available by OpenSecrets.org - The Center for Responsive Politics, Hinojosa's net worth as of 2010 was estimated between $-5,110,972 to $109,996. That averages to $-2,500,488, which is lower than the average net worth of Democratic Representatives in 2010 of $4,465,875.[27]

National Journal vote ratings

2012

Each year National Journal publishes an analysis of how liberally or conservatively each member of congress voted in the previous year. Hinojosa ranked 124th in the liberal rankings among members of the U.S. House.[28]

2011

Each year National Journal publishes an analysis of how liberally or conservatively each member of congress voted in the previous year. Hinojosa ranked 137th in the liberal rankings among members of the U.S. House.[29]

Voting with party

2013

Rubén Hinojosa voted with the Democratic Party 92.0% of the time, which ranked 163rd among the 201 House Democratic members as of June 2013.[30]

Personal

Hinojosa is married to Martha Lopez Hinojosa and has five children.[3]

Recent news

This section displays the most recent stories in a Google news search for the term Rubén + Hinojosa + Texas + House

All stories may not be relevant to this page due to the nature of the search engine.